2024 Federal Budget ResponseThe Uniting Church in Australia welcomes the clear commitment in the Federal Budget to relieve cost of living pressures for Australians, while noting more needs to be done for the most vulnerable in our community. Assembly General Secretary (Interim) Rev Lindsay Cullen said it was pleasing to see the budget handed down […]
Welcome and Safety for All A new Assembly resource for preventing harm from sexual orientation and gender identity change efforts (SOGICE) By Rev Kath Behan, Assembly National Consultant One of the proposals brought to the 16th Assembly meeting in 2022 highlighted the need for discussions around what has become known as SOGICE (sexual orientation and gender identity […]
Humans of the Uniting Church Jessica MorthorpeThis year, we’re excited to be featuring some of the inspirational people who make up the Uniting Church. Check out the growing hub of stories here. If you know of someone with a great story to tell, contact us and nominate them to be featured. In this edition of […]
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In 2022, the 16th Assembly resolved “A call to action for climate justice: listening to First Peoples wisdom.” The resolution established a steering group that amongst other things, is tasked with sharing stories, expertise and learnings on effective strategies and resources to reduce emissions, prioritising the wisdom of First Peoples. Towards Net Zero: Good News […]
Act2 report to the 17th Assembly released The final report of the Act2 Project has been released as a PDF and will soon be a websiteCover image: Illustration commissioned by the Act2 Project for the cover of the report from Melbourne-based illustrator Cat MacInnes. See the image in full and read the illustration statement here. […]
Save the Date: 30th Anniversary of the Covenant 10 July marks 30 years since the historic signing of a Covenant between the Uniting Church in Australia and the Uniting Aboriginal and Islander Christian CongressThis July the Uniting Church will be marking two significant anniversaries in the life of the church and our relationship with First […]
Anger and heartbreak is rising in Australia over the epidemic of violence against women. In recent weeks, thousands have been protesting across the country following the deaths of seven women in the month of April bringing the 2024 tally to over 30. They are saying that enough is enough, we need action […]
Religious discrimination back on the agenda in 2024 Where have we been and what have we said so far?The debate about Australian religious discrimination legislation is expected to re-emerge again this year. As a tool for Uniting Church members who may be seeking to engage in this issue locally over the coming months, below we […]
In 2022, the 16th Assembly resolved “A call to action for climate justice: listening to First Peoples wisdom.” The resolution established a steering group that amongst other things, is tasked with sharing stories, expertise and learnings on effective strategies and resources to reduce emissions, prioritising the wisdom of First Peoples. Towards Net Zero: Good News […]
Sign up to receive the message On 22 June this year, the Uniting Church in Australia will celebrate 47 years since Union (June 1977). A video message from President Rev Sharon Hollis will be available later in May for congregations and communities to mark the anniversary. The message was filmed at Christ […]